To find how many in all, count every picture, both kinds together. To find how many are left, count only the ones not crossed out.
in alleverything counted together
leftwhat is still there after some go
take awayremove some
Watch for: Counting only one kind when the question asks for all. Counting the crossed-out ones as still there.
At home: Act it out with toys: 3 cars and 2 more cars, how many now? Then drive 1 away: how many are left?
Sample sheet and answer key
Freddie's Frog Pond
Pre-K · Putting together, taking away · P-MATH 6
NameDate
Freddie the frog lives in a busy pond full of bugs, lily pads and friends. Solve each problem to help Freddie out!
How many in all?
Count them all. Circle how many.
475
654
243
463
How many are left?
Count the ones not crossed out.
120
345
Sheet
Freddie's Frog Pond
Pre-K · Putting together, taking away · P-MATH 6
Answer key
Freddie the frog lives in a busy pond full of bugs, lily pads and friends. Solve each problem to help Freddie out!
How many in all?
Count them all. Circle how many.
475
654
243
463
How many are left?
Count the ones not crossed out.
120
345
Answer key
Big pictures, a picture cue beside each instruction for children who don't read yet, and new problems every time. Each sheet comes with an answer key and a one-page guide for grown-ups.
P-MATH 6 · Add by putting groups together and subtract by taking some away, with objects or fingers. Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, preschool math.